Answer:
C. Atoms lose energy as a gas changes to a solid.
Step-by-step explanation:
Physical changes of matter take place by adding or removing energy from the matter.
In the given images, The left cylindrical is showing gas phase while the right cylindrical is showing a solid phase.
The process of conversion of gas into solid is called deposition. Deposition process takes place when atoms lose their energy and have high kinetic energy so they directly convert into solid and not into liquid.
Hence, the correct option is "C".